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Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters only: and their brothers the sons of Kish took them [to wife].

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Preserving Family Inheritance

Commentators explain that the marriage of Eleazar's daughters to their cousins, the sons of Kish, was a direct application of the law found in Numbers 36:6-9. This practice ensured that family property and lineage remained within the same clan, highlighting the importance of inheritance and tribal identity in God's plan for Israel.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 23:22

19th Century

Bishop

And Eleazar died, and had no sons. —Thus his house merged into that of the sons of Kish, who married his daughters according to th…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 23:22

17th Century

Pastor

And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters

And so none to succeed him in his office and service:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 23:1–23

17th Century

Minister

David, having given charge concerning the building of the temple, settles the method of the temple service and orders its officers. When those of t…